Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; ¼ cup oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot (can use up to 1 tablespoon more if desired); 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 carrots, sliced thinly diagonally; 2 cups cashews (or to taste); ½ cup ketchup; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more to taste); ½ cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot (can use up to 1 tablespoon more if desired)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 small onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced thinly diagonally
2 cups cashews (or to taste)
½ cup ketchup
4 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more to taste)
½ cup chicken broth

1
Combine all sauce ingredients; set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken with cornstarch, sugar and salt (making sure that the chicken is coated well).
3
Heat a wok or large frypan with oil to hot (not smoking).
4
Add in chicken, ginger, garlic and onion; stir-fry about 1 minute.
5
Add in peppers and carrots, stir-fry about 2-3 minutes.
6
Add in the prepared sauce, cook stirring until simmering.
7
Add in cashews and serve immediately.

577

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken

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